ESSAY WINNERS – Five of the top “What the Holidays Mean To Me,” essay winners were congratulated by the Gridley Council at Monday night's Council meeting. Alexis Ceja was the first place winner and rode in the Parade of Lights besides lighting the Christmas tree at the hospital as her reward. Certificates of Participation were handed out to: (L to R) Rylee Dunning, Collin McKelvey, Jordan Perry, Whitney Sannar and Marissa Diaz by Councilwoman Jerry Fichter and Mayor Jeff Draper. (Photo by Lisa Van De Hey)